Clorox versus Generic Bleach

Bleach has many uses and you can find it in almost every home. Because it does so much people have been faced with the obvious question about what the difference is between these products. CLOROX brand leads all kinds of other bleaches on the market today. 

So we will put the question to rest today and find out exactly what  the difference between the one that costs a few dollars and the one that cost under a dollar.

Clorox vs Generic Bleach: What is This Product Used For?
The uses of bleach vary depending on the household and/or the industrial use. It can be used to whiten your clothes and to kill almost every kind of germ and bacteria that could be hiding in your home. It is great to use in your garbage cans, diaper pails, garbage disposal, and toilets when it is of course diluted. This will not only leave these areas clean but also disinfected. I only pay about a dollar for bleach and I use it for these purposes which is a small price to pay for such a secure peace of mind. Bleach is also commonly used for sparkling clean bath tubs, showers, sinks, appliances, tile floors, and counter tops.

Clorox vs Generic Bleach: Disinfectant?
Yes, it is a disinfectant. I have actually known people to argue this point. In fact it is widely used in hospital and care centers for this purpose alone to reduce the spread of infectious, contagious viruses. This comes straight form the Clorox company…” Tech Center studies supported by independent laboratories show that “…3/4 cup of Clorox liquid bleach per gallon of water will be effective on hard, non-porous surfaces against… Aspergillus niger and Trichophyton mentagrophytes (Athlete’s Foot Fungus)”. 

Bacteria
• Staphylococcus aureus (Staph)
• Salmonella choleraesuis
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep)
• Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. coli)
• Shigella dysenteriae 

Fungi
• Trichophyton mentagrophytes (Athlete's Foot)
• Candida albicans (yeast)